SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1. Product identifier Product name 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Identified uses Polyester resin-based mortar - resin component 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Supplier PAREX Ltd Holly Lane Industrial Estate Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 2QZ Tel: +44 (0)1827 711755 (Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30) Fax: +44 (0)1827 711330 sds@parex.co.uk 1.4. Emergency telephone number Emergency telephone + 44 (0)1827 711755 (Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30) SECTION 2: Hazards identification 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (EC 1272/2008) Physical hazards Flam. Liq. 3 - H226 Health hazards Environmental hazards Acute Tox. 4 - H332 Skin Irrit. 2 - H315 Eye Irrit. 2 - H319 Repr. 2 - H361d STOT RE 1 - H372 Not Classified 2.2. Label elements Pictogram Signal word Hazard statements Danger H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs (Ears) through prolonged or repeated exposure. 1/7
Precautionary statements Contains P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501 Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with national regulations. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating /lighting/ / equipment. P260 Do not breathe vapours. UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN IN STYRENE 2.3. Other hazards SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients 3.2. Mixtures UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN IN STYRENE 60-100% CAS number: 100-42-5 Classification Flam. Liq. 3 - H226 Acute Tox. 4 - H332 Skin Irrit. 2 - H315 Eye Irrit. 2 - H319 Repr. 2 - H361d STOT RE 1 - H372 The full text for all hazard statements is displayed in Section 16. SECTION 4: First aid measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures Inhalation Ingestion Skin contact Eye contact Move affected person to fresh air and keep warm and at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. DO NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash skin with soap and water. Immediately flush with plenty of water for up to 15 minutes. Remove any contact lenses and open eyelids widely. If irritation persists: Seek medical attention and bring along these instructions. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Harmful if inhaled. Irritating to respiratory system. 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed SECTION 5: Firefighting measures 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media Unsuitable extinguishing media Use alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder to extinguish. Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire. 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture 2/7
Specific hazards Hazardous combustion products The product is flammable. When heated, toxic and corrosive vapours/gases may be formed. 5.3. Advice for firefighters Protective actions during firefighting Special protective equipment for firefighters Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance. Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and appropriate protective clothing. SECTION 6: Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal precautions No action shall be taken without appropriate training or involving any personal risk. Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. 6.2. Environmental precautions Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. Contain spillage with sand, earth or other suitable non-combustible material. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for cleaning up No smoking, sparks, flames or other sources of ignition near spillage. Collect spillage in containers, seal securely and deliver for disposal according to local regulations. 6.4. Reference to other sections Reference to other sections For personal protection, see Section 8. SECTION 7: Handling and storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Usage precautions Advice on general occupational hygiene Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage precautions Storage class Store in tightly-closed, original container in a dry and cool place. Flammable liquid storage. 7.3. Specific end use(s) Specific end use(s) The identified uses for this product are detailed in Section 1.2. SECTION 8: Exposure Controls/personal protection 8.1. Control parameters Occupational exposure limits UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN IN STYRENE Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA): WEL 100 ppm Short-term exposure limit (15-minute): WEL 250 ppm Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA): WEL 20ppm (Ireland) Short-term exposure limit (15-minute): WEL 40ppm (Ireland) WEL = Workplace Exposure Limit UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN IN STYRENE (CAS: 100-42-5) 3/7
Ingredient comments Provide good ventilation and local exhaustion in working area Due to the hazardous nature of ingredients, exposure should be minimal. 8.2. Exposure controls Protective equipment Appropriate engineering controls Eye/face protection Hand protection Other skin and body protection Hygiene measures Respiratory protection Environmental exposure controls As this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls should be used to keep worker exposure below any statutory or recommended limits, if use generates dust, fumes, gas, vapour or mist. Wear eye protection. Wear protective gloves. Avoid contact with skin. Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Respiratory protection must be used if the airborne contamination exceeds the recommended occupational exposure limit. Residues and empty containers should be taken care of as hazardous waste according to local and national provisions. SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Appearance Odour Initial boiling point and range Flash point Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Auto-ignition temperature Liquid. Aromatic. >145 C at 760mm Hg 31C 1.1% to 6.1% 490C 9.2. Other information SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity 10.1. Reactivity 10.2. Chemical stability Stability Stable at normal ambient temperatures and when used as recommended. 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions Possibility of hazardous reactions The following materials may react strongly with the product: Peroxides. 10.4. Conditions to avoid Conditions to avoid Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. 10.5. Incompatible materials 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products 4/7
Hazardous decomposition products Thermal decomposition or combustion may liberate carbon oxides and other toxic gases or vapours. SECTION 11: Toxicological information 11.1. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity - inhalation ATE inhalation (gases ppm) 4,500.0 ATE inhalation (vapours mg/l) 11.0 ATE inhalation (dusts/mists mg/l) 1.5 General information Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Target organs Extensive use of the product in areas with inadequate ventilation may result in the accumulation of hazardous vapour concentrations. The liquid may be irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause nausea, headache, dizziness and intoxication. Ears SECTION 12: Ecological Information 12.1. Toxicity 12.2. Persistence and degradability Persistence and degradability The product is biodegradable. 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential 12.4. Mobility in soil 12.5. Results of PBT and vpvb assessment Results of PBT and vpvb assessment This product is not identified as a PBT/vPvB substance 12.6. Other adverse effects SECTION 13: Disposal considerations 13.1. Waste treatment methods General information Disposal methods This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with national regulations. SECTION 14: Transport information 14.1. UN number UN No. (ADR/RID) 1866 UN No. (IMDG) 1866 UN No. (ICAO) 1866 UN No. (ADN) 1866 14.2. UN proper shipping name 5/7
Proper shipping name (ADR/RID) RESIN SOLUTION (CONTAINS UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN IN STYRENE) Proper shipping name (IMDG) RESIN SOLUTION (CONTAINS UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN IN STYRENE) Proper shipping name (ICAO) Proper shipping name (ADN) RESIN SOLUTION (CONTAINS UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN IN STYRENE) RESIN SOLUTION (CONTAINS UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN IN STYRENE) 14.3. Transport hazard class(es) ADR/RID class 3 ADR/RID classification code F1 ADR/RID label 3 IMDG class 3 ICAO class/division 3 ADN class 3 Transport labels 14.4. Packing group ADR/RID packing group IMDG packing group ADN packing group ICAO packing group 14.5. Environmental hazards Environmentally hazardous substance/marine pollutant No. 14.6. Special precautions for user EmS F-E, S-E ADR transport category 3 Emergency Action Code Hazard Identification Number (ADR/RID) Tunnel restriction code 3Y 30 (D/E) 14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC Code SECTION 15: Regulatory information 15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture 6/7
EU legislation Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (as amended). Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) (as amended). 15.2. Chemical safety assessment No chemical safety assessment has been carried out. SECTION 16: Other information Issued by QSHE Manager Revision date 30/08/2018 Supersedes date 22/02/2018 SDS number 21049 Hazard statements in full H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs (Ears) through prolonged or repeated exposure. This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. Such information is, to the best of the company's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no warranty, guarantee or representation is made to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability of such information for his own particular use. 7/7